Italian Roast Beef - Slow Cooker version

By barbsjustagirl

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 4 equal pieces
• 1 1/4 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper, seeds removed, sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeds removed, sliced
• 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
• 10 oz. white mushrooms, quartered
• Au Jus Ingredients
• 1/3 cup beef or chicken stock (homemade stock is best!)
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup

Details

Adapted from thenourishinghome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Lightly coat bottom of slow cooker with olive or coconut oil.
Season both sides of each piece of roast with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Place meat in the bottom of the slow cooker and top with the peppers, onion and mushrooms.
In a small bowl, whisk together the broth, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and maple syrup. Pour marinade over the peppers, onion and mushrooms.
Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
Divide the roast pieces among four plates and top with peppers, onion and mushrooms and a spoonful of the au jus. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
Serve with a baked sweet potato and mixed greens salad. Enjoy!